Volkswagen Corrado
| Volkswagen Corrado | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
| Production | 1988–1995 |
| Assembly | Osnabrück, Germany (Karmann) |
| Designer | Herbert Schäfer |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sport compact (S) |
| Body style | 3-door coupé |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group A2 platform |
| Related |
Volkswagen Golf Mk2 Volkswagen Jetta Mk2 SEAT Toledo Mk1 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.8 L I4 (petrol) 1.8 L supercharged I4 (petrol) 2.0 L I4 (petrol) 2.8 L VR6 (petrol) 2.9 L VR6 (petrol) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 1989–1992: 2,471 mm (97.3 in) 1993–1995: 2,469 mm (97.2 in) |
| Length | 4,049 mm (159.4 in) |
| Width | 1989–1992: 1,674 mm (65.9 in) 1993–1995: 1,689 mm (66.5 in) |
| Height | 1,318 mm (51.9 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,210–1,274 kg (2,668–2,809 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Volkswagen Scirocco Mk2 |
| Successor | Volkswagen Scirocco Mk3 |
The Volkswagen Corrado is a sport compact car developed by the German manufacturer Volkswagen, built at the Karmann factory in Osnabrück, Germany. It was designed by Herbert Schäfer and was produced between 1 September 1988 and 31 July 1995.
Originally conceived as a possible successor to the Porsche 944, the Corrado is a three-door hatchback/liftback with a 2+2 seating layout. Marketed by Volkswagen as, “The European sports car with the Volkswagen difference” the Corrado is a sport compact car that replaced the Scirocco in the Volkswagen lineup in some markets. The car's floorpan is based on the A2 platform (i.e. MK2 Golf/Jetta) and, with the exception of VR6 models, all versions use the subframes, suspension, steering and braking components from the A2 model range. The VR6 uses suspension components from the A3 model range, including the rear axle assembly and some parts of the A3's 'plus' type front axle assembly. The subsequent wider front wheel-track of the Corrado VR6 necessitated the fitting of new front wings with wider wheel arches and liners along with a new front bumper assembly. Together with a new raised-style bonnet to accommodate the VR6 engine, these body improvements were carried across the model range.
The Corrado is recognizable by its wedge profile, flush mounted windows and active rear spoiler that raises automatically when the car exceeds 50 mph (45mph in the North American market) and automatically retracts at speeds below 15 mph or it can be manually controlled from a switch in the cockpit.
97,521 Corrados were manufactured in total.
Launched in late 1988 (three years before the end of Scirocco production), all Corrados were front-wheel drive and featured petrol engines. The Corrado debuted with two engine choices: a 1.8-litre 16-valve inline-four with 136 hp (101 kW; 138 PS) (KR), and a supercharged 1.8-litre eight-valve inline-four, marketed as the G60 and delivering 160 hp (120 kW; 160 PS). The Corrado G60 is named for the G-Lader with which it is equipped, a scroll supercharger whose interior resembles the letter "G".
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